Deaf Culture
Can all deaf people read lips?
Yes, but it depends on the person
What is ASL?
a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. Using your hands to communicate to others
Define Value:
The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something
What is Deaf Culture?
Overall View: beliefs, attitudes, history, norms, values, literary traditions, and art shared by those who are Deaf
Is BSL and ASL the same?
yes or no?
No
Only about 30% of the signs are the same, even though they are based on the same spoken language.
What is tradition?
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way
What qualifies you as hard of hearing decibels-wise?
Hearing loss of 20 to 40 decibels. Moderate hearing loss: Hearing loss of 41 to 60 decibels. Severe hearing loss: Hearing loss of 61 to 80 decibels. Profound hearing loss or deafness
Hearing loss of more than 81 decibels.Hearing loss of more than 81 decibels.
What are Social norms for ASL?
Social norms of behavior include interactions of people who use ASL as a language to communicate daily.
What is hard of hearing?
Hard of hearing refers to people with hearing loss ranging from mild to severe.
What is the difference between hard of hearing and Deaf?
"Deaf" usually refers to a hearing loss so severe that there is very little or no functional hearing. "Hard of hearing" refers to a hearing loss where there may be enough residual hearing that an auditory device, such as a hearing aid or FM system, provides adequate assistance to process speech.
Does ASL have grammar?
ASL does not lack grammar; it has a grammar of its own that is different from that of English.
What is Cultural Identity?
the distinct identities of people or groups in cultural or subcultural categories and social groups
Is signing universal?
yes or no
No, sign language is not universal. Across the globe, more than 300 sign languages are formally recognized. Also, a country's spoken tongue does not dictate what signed language is used by the Deaf in that particular country.
what is the percentage of deaf people that know how to sign?
48 million people are deaf and only about 500,000 of 1% know how to sign?
How many words are in the ASL Vocab?
Round to the nearest ten thousand. Closes one takes the point
Over 80,000 words